Douglas Dozer and Excavator Service began demolishing the Jerry Clower Boulevard branch of the Bank of Yazoo City Wednesday. A new and larger bank will be built on the site. It is expected to be completed in Fall of 2018.

His name is Ja’Dan Rucker, with a contagious smile and positive outlook on life. Confined to a wheelchair, he and his family said they are taking a stand for all children with disabilities as he struggles to get an education.